| Accession Number | REL32779 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery |
| Physical description | Steel |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1990 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Period 1990-1999 |
Bushmaster M242 sectioned 25 mm Cannon Barrel
Description
Bushmaster M242 25 millimeter sectioned chain gun barrel. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and is fluted. The barrel is sectioned at the muzzle and at the rear of the breach chamber. The muzzle sectioning reveals the rifling inside the barrel. The sectioned breach exposes the chamber for the 25 millimeter cartridge. The chamber is fluted to assist in case extraction. The barrel is painted gun metal grey. There are no manufacturer markings on the barrel.
History / Summary
The Bushmaster M242 is used on armoured vehicles, such as the Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV). The Bushmaster M242 is an externally powered, chain driven, single-barrel weapon. It may be fired in semi-automatic or automatic modes.